Several awards are presented at the annual conference with nominations coming from the general membership and include Lifetime Achievement, Excellence in Structured Project, Exceptional YP, and Public Safety, Security, & Emergency Management Recognition. Deadline to submit online nominations is February 28.
Know an engineering student focusing on dams and levees that could use help in funding their education? Point them to USSD's Scholarship Award program which will award $30,000 for up to four finalists during the 2022 conference. Deadline to submit application and materials is February 28.
A top priority in the 2021 Strategic Plan was the development of a Speaker's Bureau. It is being developed under the leadership of Rachael Bisnett (Stantec). Want to participate? Interest forms are now on the ussdams.org website. Share your knowledge and passion for the dam profession!
A few months ago, two of the three newly elected board members were announced and we were waiting for the third director get through his organization's approval paperwork.
We are happy to announce...
Center for Catastrophic Risk Management
Saturday, March 12, 2022
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. PST
Best Practices in Risk Analysis Workshop, April 18-22, 2022
The primary goal of the workshop is to provide participants with an overview of Reclamation’s risk analysis methodology and its proper role within a RIDM oriented dam safety program.
Safety Evaluation of Existing Dams International Technical Seminar and Study Tour
June 6- 16, 2022
The seminar is designed for managers, administrators, engineers, and geologists responsible for the design, construction, operation, maintenance, and safety of dams.
 
|
|
The courses will be online with live lectures and panels that are recorded for later viewing.
The TC is working with the University of Arizona, Colorado State, and Mines to develop a graduate program (Graduate Certificate, MS and PhD). Those interested can register at Mines as “not a candidate for degree” – an easy process that does not involve any application fee.
January 13, 2022
3-5 p.m. EST
This 101-level webinar highlights fundamental aspects of security and protection for Dams Sector facilities, including risk assessments, physical and cyber threats, security considerations and protective measures, and crisis management.
WSP USA, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms, announces the completion of the C-44 Reservoir/Stormwater Treatment Area, a 6,300-acre man-made wetland area designed to restore, protect and preserve water resources in the region. It is the largest environmental restoration project in U.S. history.
The Bureau of Reclamation announced the selection of Robert “Bob” Pike, P.E., as the Senior Advisor - Design, Estimating and Construction Oversight and Dam Safety officer in Denver, Colorado.
11
Apr 2022
|
We look forward to seeing you in beautiful San Diego at the Town & Country.
April 11-14.
Conference registration is now open with early bird pricing until February 26, 2022.
|
The National Dam Safety Program Technical Seminar (NDSPTS) is an annual seminar on a topic of current interest to the dam safety community including officials from state dam safety programs; dam safety professionals at federal, state, territorial and tribal agencies; dam owners and operators; engineering consultants and emergency managers. This event is sponsored by FEMA’s National Dam Safety Program.
|
